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AI Adoption Guide for Restaurants

Nov 1, 2024
AI Adoption Guide for Restaurants

Explore how AI is transforming restaurants, optimizing operations, enhancing dining experiences, and driving profitability from our recent AI fireside chat recap.

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AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions

Nov 23, 2023
AI Forecasting: Identify the insights that drive profitable actions

Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to AI forecasting? In this article we take you through the ins and outs of AI forecasting for restaurants.

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AI in Restaurants: 25 Tools for 2025

Apr 7, 2025
AI in Restaurants: 25 Tools for 2025

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Allocation of Tips rule change delayed until October 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Allocation of Tips rule change delayed until October 2024

Fourth's resident HR and Payroll expert, Alison Barlow, reflects on the final version of the Tipping Code of Practice published by the UK Government.

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Auto-Scheduling – the key to optimal shift patterns

Nov 30, 2023
Auto-Scheduling – the key to optimal shift patterns

There’s more to scheduling than predicting revenue and matching headcount. Find out how you can optimise your schedule while retaining complete control with Auto Scheduler.

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Autumn Budget 2025: Employment costs rise yet again for hospitality operators as Chancellor introduces Business Rate uncertainty

Nov 28, 2025
Autumn Budget 2025: Employment costs rise yet again for hospitality operators as Chancellor introduces Business Rate uncertainty

Fourth’s Alison Fraser summarises the headline updates from the 2025 Autumn Budget and how they impact the UK hospitality industry.

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Boost employee engagement with Fourth’s Engagement App upgrades

Jul 5, 2024
Boost employee engagement with Fourth’s Engagement App upgrades

Fourth’s employee engagement app updates deliver internal messaging, self-service HR and eSign to boost team engagement and increase productivity.

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Catering helps UK Garden Centers chart a 2.27% sales increase year-to-date

Dec 8, 2023
Catering helps UK Garden Centers chart a 2.27% sales increase year-to-date

Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his take on this month’s Garden Centre Association barometer of trade figures, discussing what it could mean for UK garden centres as we head into the festive season.

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Catering to Health-Conscious Customers

Oct 6, 2019
Catering to Health-Conscious Customers

Catering to health-conscious customers can give you a competitive edge. Find out how.

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Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

Sep 29, 2022
Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

At a time when financial wellbeing support is needed most, new research by our partner Wagestream has found that employees are struggling to make the connection that their employer is often best placed to support them.

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Employee Rights Bill update: Everything hospitality operators need to know

Jul 22, 2025
Employee Rights Bill update: Everything hospitality operators need to know

Fourth’s Alison Barlow shares the key reforms coming into effect in April 2026 with the first wave of the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill, including what’s changing, what’s coming next, and how to prepare.

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Everything we learned from The Caterer People Summit

May 15, 2024
Everything we learned from The Caterer People Summit

The Fourth team supported The Caterer at its 2024 People Summit. In this article, Alex Stevens shares her key takeaways from seminars and panels with leaders from across the hospitality industry.

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